This closure will extend to all of CREB®, including the Help Desk and Member Services Centre.
We acknowledge that our office is located, and that our REALTOR® members serve, on the traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region and Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We respect the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, Metis and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our community.
This is a purposeful step toward advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism, which members can expect to see in CREB®’s new 2022-25 strategic plan.
About the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As you may know, this past summer the Government of Canada passed legislation to make Sept. 30 a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day is intended to educate and remind Canadians about the history of residential schools, honour the victims and commemorate the survivors. This may present itself as a day of quiet reflection or participation in a community event.
The statutory holiday coincides with Orange Shirt Day, which began in 2013 and involves wearing orange shirts to honour Indigenous children forced to leave their families to attend residential schools.
Things to note
Since Sept. 30 is a statutory holiday, federally regulated and private businesses in Canada will be closed on this day. Payments Canada has declared this date a payments system closure day, so REALTORS® are advised to keep this in mind with their clients when considering whether to schedule closings on this day.
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Information and resources
More information on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, including educational resources and community events, will be shared with members this September. In the meantime, here are some online resources:
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